by Ben Ruesch | Jan 10, 2020 | Assets
An asset is anything already of value, or a resource of value that can be turned into cash at any time. Assets may be owned by individuals, companies, or the government. It may contain economic value, or future benefit. Future cash benefit assets may be something such as a company, or a patent. So how do you determine the different categories of assets?
by Ben Ruesch | Dec 11, 2019 | Assets, Wills
Planning for Incapacity In Southern Utah Most people don’t know the importance of setting up an estate plan in Southern Utah, also referred to as an incapacity plan. When such people are asked, they give predictable answers, such as “to avoid probate and taxes,” “to...
by Ben Ruesch | Nov 26, 2019 | Adoption
The adoption process in any state is overwhelming.
Anyone who’s gone through it will attest. But if you educate yourself as much as possible beforehand – and during – the process, you’ll be in much better shape. With the help of an adoption attorney St George Utah, you’ll navigate your adoption journey with greater ease.
by Ben Ruesch | Oct 6, 2019 | Assets, Real Estate Law
Quick Summary of Boundary Disputes Between Adjoining Landowners: Boundary Dispute Basics Statutory InfluencesHazardous ActivitiesMutuality of Rights and ObligationsConstruction On PropertyFixed TimeDamage Caused By ContractorsHow To Approach A Boundary Dispute Between...
by Ben Ruesch | Sep 2, 2019 | Real Estate Law
If you recently bought a home, you may be considering title insurance. Title Insurance protects you from taking a financial downfall triggered by property ownership issues. Believe it or not, someone may have a legal right to the home you’re in. So let’s take a closer...
by Ben Ruesch | Jul 5, 2019 | Real Estate Law
A real estate contract is the key to your transaction Buying a home is serious business. It involves a lot of money and a valued property. Hence, it’s important that legal safeguards are in place. A purchase and sale agreement/contract provides these protections for...
by Ben Ruesch | Jun 21, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Ruesch & Reeve break down the Utah marijuana laws A few states, including our eastern neighbor Colorado, have legalized recreational marijuana use lately, and you might be wondering if Utah is next. The answer is not quite yet. Despite Colorado’s legalization...
by Ben Ruesch | Jun 21, 2019 | Assets, Probate, Wills
Whether probate is necessary depends on what property the decedent owned and how it was held, and on the law of state in which the decedent died and the laws of any states where the decedent held property. In general, the probate process clarifies issues in a will and...
by Ben Ruesch | Jun 11, 2019 | Assets
Assets that generally do not go through probate are 1) jointly owned assets that transfer to the surviving owner; 2) assets that have a valid beneficiary designation; and 3) assets that are in a trust. However, these assets do not always avoid probate. Not All Assets...
by Ben Ruesch | Jun 3, 2019 | Assets, Probate, Wills
Probate is the court-supervised transfer of property from a deceased person (decedent) to his or her heirs and beneficiaries. If the decedent had a will, the will specifies who receives the decedent’s estate. If the decedent did not make a will, state law identifies...
